Baratza Sette 270 ZCG1270
A hopper grinder built for espresso and speed. You set a time, put the portafilter under the burrs and press start. A stepped dial with a stepless fine ring sets the grind.
Who it's for
Good fit if
you mostly make espresso drinks, switch coffees now and then, and want a fast, hands-free grind straight into the portafilter.
Skip it if
you also brew a lot of filter coffee, or want a quiet grinder.
Specs
| List price | $399.95 |
|---|---|
| Adjustment | Stepped macro ring plus stepless micro ring; Baratza lists 270 grind sizes |
| Dosing | Timed, to 0.1 second, programmable |
| Design | No chute: grounds fall straight into the portafilter or bin |
| Hopper | Shut-off hopper, for swapping coffees |
| Portafilter | Adjustable arms for most portafilter sizes, plus a grounds bin |
| Size | 13 × 25 × 41 cm, about 5.1 × 9.8 × 16.1 in (as listed by Baratza) |
| Power | 200 W |
| Warranty | 1 year manufacturer warranty |
From Baratza US's product page and official documents, checked Nov 4, 2026. List prices change often.
What reviewers agree on
Each point is made by at least two of the independent reviews linked after it. We don't own or test the products we cover; see how we choose.
- Grinding is fast: a double dose takes about 5 seconds. (Home Grounds, Brew Coffee Home, TechGearLab)
- Retention is low, and the grounds come out fluffy. (Home Grounds, Brew Coffee Home)
- The timer is easy to use, with three programmable presets. (Home Grounds, Brew Coffee Home, TechGearLab)
- It is built for espresso and is less suited to coarse grinds for filter coffee. (Home Grounds, TechGearLab)
- It is loud, though reviewers describe a low hum rather than a high whine. (Home Grounds, Brew Coffee Home, TechGearLab)
- Some parts are plastic. (Home Grounds, Brew Coffee Home)
Worth knowing
- It comes with two shims that extend the fine range and make up for burr wear. (TechGearLab)
- The timer sets grind time, not weight. (Brew Coffee Home)
Raised by one reviewer: it is tall, about 16 in, and may not fit under some cabinets (TechGearLab).
How it compares
- vs. Baratza Encore ESP ($199.95): half the price and better for drip as well. The Sette adds timed dosing straight into the portafilter and a finer, stepless adjustment.
- vs. Breville Smart Grinder Pro ($199.95): also a hopper grinder with timed dosing, in 0.2-second steps, at half the price.
- vs. Eureka Mignon Specialità ($549 at Seattle Coffee Gear): stepless flat burrs and much quieter, at about $150 more.
Machines it pairs with on our list: Gaggia Classic Pro E24 and the Breville Bambino Plus.